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How would it be possible if salvation were ready to our hand, and could without great labor be found, that it should be
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"How would it be possible if salvation were ready to our hand, and could without great labor be found, that it should be by almost all men neglected? But all things excellent are as difficult as they are rare"

- Baruch Spinoza

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In this quote, philosopher Baruch Spinoza questions the concept of redemption being easily achievable. He recommends that if redemption were easily offered and required little effort to get, it would be overlooked by many people. Spinoza thinks that anything truly valuable or exceptional is not easily acquired, but rather needs great effort and devotion. This might be translated as a commentary on humanity, as we often ignore or consider given things that come easily to us. Spinoza's words work as a tip that real greatness and fulfillment often originate from conquering difficulties and working hard towards our objectives.

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Baruch Spinoza This quote is written / told by Baruch Spinoza between November 24, 1632 and February 21, 1677. He was a famous Philosopher from Netherland. The author also have 45 other quotes.

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